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Cancer statistics are reaching staggering proportions. According to the World Health Organization, 1-in-2 men and 1-in-3 women are destined to develop some form of cancer in their lifetime. An article in Pharmaceutical Research states that “cancer is a preventable disease that requires major lifestyle changes. Only 5-10 percent of all cancer cases can be attributed…

There has been a great deal of research on Vitamin D levels and their impact on health; optimal levels have been correlated with a reduced risk of developing numerous conditions. For example, Vitamin D increases the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus, women with higher vitamin D levels have a lower risk of developing cancer,…

To say there is an explosion of joint health issues is an understatement. With an aging population of baby boomers, the U.S. will likely see an even greater demand for anti-inflammatory and painkilling substances in the near future. This will create problems. Most over the counter and prescription drugs can be dangerous when used long…

On April 12th of next month I will be celebrating my 12th year in practice and also this month I am celebrating my 100th issue of this newsletter. Looking back over the past 12 years I have written on so many topics in hopes to keep my readers current with the health topics that are…

Those who have been overweight for many years often feel hopeless and helpless. Despite this sentiment, each December 31st, millions of people resolve to lose weight and get in shape. The resolution typically fails for deeper reasons than most people think. Many think they are compromised by a weak will. Many think they are food…

In the past decade, recorded cases of asthma have increased exponentially. While studies are being done to connect this prevalence increase to diet and allergies, among other things, it’s safe to assume that the culprit, at least in part, could be our increasingly poor air quality in the U.S. and worldwide. A new NASA world…

Stress, if severe and prolonged enough, will destroy your health, and much of the damage is due to the high cortisol levels causedby chronic stress. Cortisol is a hormone secreted by your adrenal glands located immediately above your kidneys and is the hormone most responsible for maintaining your body functions in response to stress.…

Most of us are aware of the positive impact that technology has on our lives. The benefits of technology affect so many areas of our life and the lives of our children, it is easy to be unaware of how dependent we have become. Manufacturing uses technology to automate processes to improve efficiency, productivity, and…

A study published in the Journal of Pediatrics suggests that children who consume soda score higher on scales that measure aggressive behavior than children who drink less or no soda. Mothers completed a checklist on children’s behavior over the previous two months to measure withdrawal, attention, and aggression. Mothers were also asked how many servings…

A study published in the July 2013 issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition provides additional evidence suggesting higher nutritional status of certain B vitamins may be important in the prevention of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which is the leading cause of vision loss in people over 55 years of age in the U.S.…